Aggie Blue Bikes Bicycle Mechanic

Overview Founded in 2005, Aggie Blue Bikes (ABB) is a community oriented bicycle rental and repair shop aimed at making sustainable transportation more accessible. The Bicycle Mechanics of ABB are the lifeblood of the shop. Trained mechanics teach customers how to repair bicycles in a non-elitist and welcoming atmosphere, ready to assist anyone regardless of skill level. Mechanics also administer the ABB rental program, which is free for students. Successful mechanics are friendly, enthusiastic, motivated to become part of the culture at ABB, open-minded, and most importantly they are quick learners. Experience with bicycle maintenance is preferred, but not required; lack of experience should be substituted with a tenacity and desire to learn. Responsibilities Interacting with customers in a welcoming shop environment and at outreach events Provide excellent customer service in a friendly and informative way to a diverse clientele Ensure efficient, thorough, and safe preparation of bicycles for checkout and walk customers through the check out process Teach customers how to do repairs on their personal bikes Maintain positive interactions with customers and visitors at outreach events both on campus and in the wider community Work with Shop Manager and Program Coordinator to achieve goals Maintaining and repairing Aggie Blue Bikes and donated bikes Complete repairs according to Aggie Blue Bike standards on fleet of 250 rental bicycles to maintain inventory for customers Reach bike tune up goals based on experience Salvage bike parts from donated bikes for future use Performing shop operations Maintain a clean and organized shop space Follow shop opening and closing procedures Accurately assist customers with rental paperwork and procedures Answer shop phone in a professional manner Complete sales transactions according to university cash handling policies and procedures Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Year-round availability, including summer months (required) Demonstrated interest in community service and building community Experience with and passion for sustainable transportation (e.g. bicycle commuting) Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and ask questions Demonstrated experience accepting constructive feedback and adjusting behavior Demonstrated ability to be productive while working alone or with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications Bicycle maintenance experience preferred, but not required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comfortable working with a diverse population of clientele who frequent ABB Mechanically minded, willing and able to work with your hands, get dirty and work with hand and power tools Creative problem solver Initiator, actively bring new ideas to the table Display honesty, trust, and empathy toward users and other employees Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary $12-16/hr ADA This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. College/Department Highlights The Center for Community Engagement, where Aggie Blue Bikes is housed, cultivates opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider community to interact, connect, and create positive impact. Since its founding in 2005, ABB has played a key role in championing and advancing sustainable transportation at USU and throughout Cache Valley. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will cha